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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was watching Larry King Live the other night and I heard a guest say that they got a service dog for their autistic child and it really helped them with their social skills. We had cats all the time that my autistic son was...

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firecracker My oldest son is autistic (he's 10) and does not like dogs (other than the two that we have). So, unless the guide dog was raised in our home as a pup I don't see one helping my son.

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was watching Larry King Live the other night and I heard a guest say that they got a service dog for their autistic child and it really helped them with their social skills. We had cats all the time that my autistic son was...

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Heather Echola I think like everything else, animal therapy varies in its effectiveness with the individual. I have even seen a program with miniature horses called "Personal Ponies". I work with an adult with Asbergers, and I have been around children with Asbergers and...

14 Nov 07

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was watching Larry King Live the other night and I heard a guest say that they got a service dog for their autistic child and it really helped them with their social skills. We had cats all the time that my autistic son was...

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crazymare I have a 4 year old son with autism, and he is very sensitive to texture among other things. Although he does not mind the prescence of either of our 2 cats, he will not touch them. However, about 2 months ago my friend got a border collie dog and i worried...

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was watching Larry King Live the other night and I heard a guest say that they got a service dog for their autistic child and it really helped them with their social skills. We had cats all the time that my autistic son was...

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karendva That is awesome that your son has such a great social interaction with Scruffy. As I am sure you know or have thought, that perfect pooch may not have the same reactions as Scruffy. Children with autism have a difficult time with change and adapting to new...

14 Nov 07

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was watching Larry King Live the other night and I heard a guest say that they got a service dog for their autistic child and it really helped them with their social skills. We had cats all the time that my autistic son was...

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crazymare Thank you and your absaloutley right, scuffy has been to my home and is aquainted with everybody. Getting a dog of our own has not been a rushed decission. My son only appears to like bigger breeds of dog, and coat texture must also be considered. But most...

14 Nov 07

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 17 Sep 07

Does anyone know anything about the Vineyard Church? My son goes to a Vineyard Church and I don't know anything about it.

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vineyard church

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Chiang_Mai_boy This link out of the University of Virginia will give you a pretty good feel for this organization. On the whole they seem harmless.

18 Sep 07

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 17 Sep 07

Does anyone know anything about the Vineyard Church? My son goes to a Vineyard Church and I don't know anything about it.

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manzano22 You can visit this site www.yvvcf.org.au to know more about it..I wanted to tell you something bout it but i think it would be best if you would check the site out for yourself. Well i hope the site helps.

18 Sep 07

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annlynn @annlynn (21) • United States 14 Jun 07

I have a son with asberger's syndrome who is almost 29. He would like to live on his own and eventually get married. I would like any information anyone might have about programs that could help him live on his own and get married...

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Heather Echola You will find that there are people posting on this forum who are adults with asberger's syndrome, who are living on their own. At least there used to be, I hope they are still here. I work in a supported living environment, here in Kansas. In the group of...

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